Fan or not we have all seen scenes from the show American Idol. Instead of aspiring signers we have commercial properties seeking funding. The judges in this case are Conventional , Bridge , and Hard money. 



One judge like Simon is cut throat and to the point he is not here to make friends with you. The other two are open minded but still require you show talent or in this case have a good project a realistic one. 



Just like in the show your deal has to shine and have that… Continue

The tones went off around 4:45 this morning. On top of being involved in commercial real estate I am also a full time fireman for the City of Sacramento. The typical multiple companies being toned out signaled it was a structure fire. While in route I could see a column of smoke. Upon arrival I quickly recognized the building located on Folsom Blvd. it was the Bislas sports and bar formally know as the Library.



We had moderate smoke coming form the roof and to my surprise the owner… Continue

At the South East corner of Pleasant Grove and Fiddyment in Roseville Ca.the dirt started turning last week. This parcel sits on one of the most busy intersections of what is known as West Park. While commercial real estate is still facing major price adjustments the sign of life could signal what could be a recovery.



The site is sure to lure business looking for lower and or better located retail space. While the economy is still getting battered, overall confidence in very… Continue

Real estate is a simple game of numbers. The more you connect with the better odds you have of growing your real estate career. Before you would have to go to a mixer and hope to meet a handful of people out of dozens. On top of it all this would only take place a couple times a month. Now by the end of the day you can connect with dozens of useful contacts simply by using the new way of communicating.



I feel safe to say that more people check their facebook more than they do their… Continue

A commercial bridge loan is often confused with a hard money or equity loan. A bring loan is designed to gap the time needed to stabilize a commercial property with long term financing or buy some time needed form the property owner.



Bridge lending like most loans out there can be all over the place as it relates to rates and terms but for the most part are much cheaper than hard money or equity loans. The terms very from 6 months to 36 months with rates usually starting somewhere… Continue